This resolution urges federal authorities to maintain the highest safety standards and oversight when operating the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Kansas, which will handle dangerous animal diseases previously studied at a facility off the coast of New York. The resolution expresses South Dakota's concerns about conducting research on highly contagious pathogens like foot-and-mouth disease in close proximity to the nation's livestock heartland and susceptible wildlife.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 327
Julie Frye-Mueller
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day